Muhammara Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Muhammara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound (2 large) red bell peppers, roasted or grilled, peeled, quartered, seeded; 1 cup shelled walnuts; ⅓ cup fresh bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground red Aleppo pepper or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili flakes (to taste); 1 teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 4 teaspoons (1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon) tomato paste; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (more to taste); 1 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (more to taste); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound (2 large) red bell peppers, roasted or grilled, peeled, quartered, seeded
1 cup shelled walnuts
⅓ cup fresh bread crumbs
1 teaspoon coarsely ground red Aleppo pepper or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili flakes (to taste)
1 teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 teaspoons (1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon) tomato paste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (more to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (more to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste

1
Place the peppers in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and pulse several times, until they are reduced to a pulp.
2
Add the walnuts, bread crumbs, spices, and sugar and process until the ingredients are ground and amalgamated.
3
Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4
Add all of the remaining ingredients.
5
Process to a paste, scraping down the processor from time to time.
6
Taste and adjust salt.
7
If desired, thin out with a little more olive oil.
8
Refrigerate until close to serving time, then bring to room temperature to serve, with vegetables and/or bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound (2 large) red bell peppers, roasted or grilled, peeled, quartered, seeded, 1 cup shelled walnuts, ⅓ cup fresh bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon coarsely ground red Aleppo pepper or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili flakes (to taste), and more.

Yes, Muhammara falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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